Michelle Paige (blogger) is allowing me to share her DIY Crate and Barrel Driftwood Mirror! I think she did an awesome job, and it really has a unique look! CLICK HERE to visit her blog post with directions for how to make one of your own! 🙂 We will post this in the Lifestyle…
Sign up for Saving Star and SAVE with pre-loaded coupons!
It is my understanding that you can PRELOAD coupons from Saving Star RIGHT onto your store card!! CLICK HERE to join!!! Also, you can you this at almost all stores! From their website: About SavingStar, Inc. SavingStar is the first national, fully digital, grocery eCoupon service, available for free at www.savingstar.com and on iPhone…
Why Buy New…
Because of adopting our son over five years ago, my husband and I had to really examine financial priorities. While it wasn’t a difficult decision for us (because we LOVE being parents, and it’s been the best thing in the whole world), we did have to sacrifice new things on the altar of parenthood. While…
Virginia Beach: Jungle Golf Review
One of the GREAT activities we’ve secured for our VA Beach Getaway Giveaway (Enter HERE) is a two-ticket visit to Jungle Golf! There are so many great things about Jungle Golf! This facility has an 18-hole jungle themed mini-golf course, a game room, and a snack bar (both are air conditioned). It is located at…
Review of Sh, Sh, Sh, Let the Baby Sleep by Kathy Stemke
Recently, I added a You Tube video of myself reading Sh, Sh, Sh, Let the Baby Sleep by Kathy Stemke to my son. As I said in the video, I have a Masters in Education, but I also have a Reading Specialist Certificate, that is the main focus on my current position. This is an…
Jar Candle Craft: Luminary
Julie at Build, Sew, Reap had allowed me to show you this AWESOME project she posted on her blog. The highlighted links will take you to her blog where the directions are located. These are jar candles that hang from trees, and can give an amazing and artistic look to your back yard at LOW…
Camping: Vacation on a Budget
Whether it is in our nature to be pioneers in this country, or we’re just looking for an inexpensive getaway, camping can be an awesome way to get away! Whether you’re “roughing” it in a tent, or planning your vacation in a fully equipped motor home, camping can look very different, depending on your budget. …
20 Things to Avoid Buying New
You can call them “used”, “second-hand”, “pre-loved”, or “broken-in.” But in a time where money is tight or when you are intent on paying off debt or reaching a financial goal, it will do your wallet good for you to consider buying certain items “pre-owned.” It may take a little extra time and…
Being debt free – Couponing to Avoid Burning a Hole in Your Pocket (Guest Post)
You must have heard about couponing a lot and how it helps you in saving money. This idea is actually true. Couponing can help you to become debt free as it helps you to save money on your daily expenditures and grocery. So, if you have debts, you may be able to pay those…
Organize: How It Can Save You Money
Staying organized can really save money for the average family in many ways. These are just some tips and tricks on how you can save some CASH by staying organized! 1. Make a yard sale pile, and cash in your unused items for some money! Think of the value of all the unused items in…
16 Things To Avoid Buying Used (Guest Post)
Thanks to Clint Davis from Davis Coaching Solutions for writing such an awesome article! 1. Laptops – When we were young and broke, we received a “refurbished” laptop as a gift. It died completely within 4 months. My sister-in-law experienced the same refurb-disappointment. Because they are so portable, laptop computers are exposed to a lot…
4 Habits to Keep Your Finances on the Straight and Narrow – Guest Post!
Jeff McKinstry has been SO gracious to be our first guest poster on DFS! He has a finance degree, and also runs his own blog, Personal Finance For Teachers Please read Jeff’s full bio at the end of the article! 4 Habits to Keep Your Finances on the Straight and Narrow There is…
MUST READ if you are new to deals!
If you are new to couponing and match-ups, this is the article for you. Let’s review. Coupons come in the Sunday Paper (Except on holiday weekends like this one, Memorial Day). However, deal match-ups will come out either on Saturday or early Sunday morning at the latest. This means that you should be able to…
Your Budget Personality
A budget is like a map for money. It shows you where you want to go financially, and how you’re going to get there. Many of us approach our budgets differently, and it often depends on your personality type. Maybe you are driven, and you already have several Excel docs with your budget and spending…